David Lappartient, a former president of the French cycling federation (FFC) and currently occupying the same role at the UEC, the European confederation of national governing bodies, has launched a challenge to Brian Cookson’s leadership of the UCI.The Frenchman’s move has been widely anticipated for a number of months, with Cookson having already said he will … Read more
Lawyers representing Lance Armstrong have filed a list of evidence they would like to see excluded from the former cyclist’s $100m trial for civil fraud. It includes the 2012 report produced by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and also potential witnesses Betsy Andreu and Greg LeMond.Armstrong’s use of performance-enhancing drugs is not at issue. The … Read more
The first of our new Near Miss of the Day series yesterday got people talking, with several road.cc readers getting in touch to tell us of their own experiences – but none was more pertinent than that of Charles McHugh, who was hospitalised after a bus driver from the same operator pulled out on him … Read more
A cyclist who was seriously injured as a result of a fall on Putney Embankment has asked whether anyone else has had a similar experience. They believe that the turn into Rotherwood Road has a reputation for being a spot where those on bikes are likely to fall.Writing in our forum, southwestcyclist said: “In August … Read more
Shimano’s top-level Dura-Ace R9100 pedals offer loads of security and stability and they’re a few grams lighter than the previous version, although still not quite as light as some of their biggest rivals.The pedals feature an injection-moulded carbon composite body with three small stainless steel plates across the centre to provide protection from wear. These … Read more
Kalf isn’t a household name in the cycling apparel market, but the Flux Chevron jersey is a well-thought-out, high-performance piece of kit available exclusively from Evans Cycles for a great price.It’s not often I’m surprised by a new brand when it comes to product reviews in the cycling industry. Rarely does a smaller brand really … Read more
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched today for a cycling and walking bridge linking Brentford and Kew in west London.Supporters of the Brentford Gate Footbridge are seeking £166,288 in funding through the Spacehive.com fundraising platform, with their campaign open for another three months.That money will be used to set up a charitable incorporated organisation (or … Read more
Remember the video trailer released recently for the forthcoming HBO mockumentary, Tour de Pharmacy? Well, a new extended length one has now hit YouTube, and it’s suitably bonkers.The film is due to air in the US on 8 July – there’s no word yet on if or when it will screen in the UK – … Read more
A cyclist has posted footage to Twitter showing the moment a bus driver pulled onto the A6006 into his path, apparently without having seen the rider.The incident happened at around 0930 this morning in the village of Normanton on Soar in the south of the county, very close to the border with Leicestershire.Luckily the rider … Read more
The Sleek Plus bib shorts from Santini feature the excellent C3 pad used in its top end shorts and combine it with a comfortable fit and an eye on aerodynamics, making these a really good choice – provided you like the shorter shorts look.Earlier this summer we reviewed Santini’s top end Photon bib shorts and Dave described … Read more
